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How to get fromJalpāiguri to Kathmanduby train, plane, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Jalpāiguri to Kathmandu by train, plane, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Jalpaiguri to Siliguri Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Galgaliatrain train
    3. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane BDP - KTM
    6h 2m
    $143–182

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Jalpāiguri to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminustaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    17h 28m
    $14–33

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Raxaul Jntrain train 15655
    2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    16h 44m
    $21–62

  4. Drive 503.2 km

    1. Drive from Jalpāiguri to Kathmanducar car 503.2 km
    8h 2m
    $65–93

Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 401.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Jalpāiguri, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Jalpāiguri to Kathmandu. However, you can take the train to Siliguri Jn, take the train to Galgalia, drive to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jalpaiguri to Kathmandu via New Jalpaiguri and Raxaul Jn in around 16h 44m.

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